It was during this period that he became acquainted with his future partner Mark Avsec, a musician then playing keyboards for Wild Cherry. Unfortunately, Wild Cherry ended up being regarded as another one-hit-wonder, and Iris was out of a job by 1980. But Iris and Avsec, and their new band, titled "The Cruisers", returned to the charts several times in the 80s. Iris particularly scored hits with the songs "Ah, Leah!" (a track from 'Back to the Streets' that reached #29 on the Billboard Hot 100), "Love is Like a Rock" (reaching #37 on that Billboard chart), and "My Girl" (reaching #25 on that Billboard chart). "Ah, Leah!" has became known as Iris' 'signature song' and has been included in many multi-artist compilation albums.
According to reporting by D. X. Ferris in the Cleveland Scene, "Ah, Leah!" was the topic of an (apparently frivolous) lawsuit claiming that certain lyrics were stolen from a demo provided by an amateur songwriter. Iris and producer Mark Avsec prevailed, but incurred significant legal fees.
Born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, Iris first began singing at weddings at age five, and, by age eight, he was performing on local television and entering talent contests. When his voice changed, he took up the drums but later got back into singing while in high school. A self-taught guitarist, he formed "Donnie & the Donnells" while in college.
Aside from his initial hits, with "Ah, Leah!" particularly getting big attention nationwide as an 80s classic, Iris and the Cruisers were unable to achieve major success outside of the Pennsylvania area. Yet they still have recorded and performed in the Ohio Valley for a great many years, being known for their classic rock n roll inspired live performances. Donnie Iris and the Cruisers released their most recent album, titled 'Ah! Leluiah!', on November 18, 2010. That release is the artist's first Christmas album.
His official website is at http://www.donnieiris.com/ but the most recent news there dates from 2010.
I Want You Back
Donnie Iris Lyrics
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Maybe I spend too much on my work
And maybe I left you all alone at home
I didn't mean to treat you like an orphan
This time I'll treat you like one of my own
CHORUS
I know but I want her back
It's gonna take a miracle
Whatever it takes
Cause I want you back
Cause I want you back
You know I've had a lot of bad breaks
But I've been a victim of circumstance
I know I've made a lot of bad mistakes
But everybody needs a second chance
REPEAT CHORUS
I never said how much I loved you girl
I took for granted that you knew
So won't ya help me through it girl
You're gonna need a miracle
I know but I want her back
It's gonna take a miracle
Whatever it takes I just a want her back
You're gonna need a miracle
I know but I want her back
It's gonna take a miracle
Whatever it takes cause I want you back
Yes I want you back
REPEAT CHORUS
The lyrics of Donnie Iris's song "I Want You Back" express the singer's desire to win back the love of his partner after realizing that he has made mistakes that led to the breakdown of their relationship. The opening lines indicate that his focus on work has caused him to neglect his partner, and he now recognizes that he did not treat her as well as he should have. He expresses his regret for treating her like an orphan and promises to treat her as one of his own this time.
The chorus of the song reinforces the idea that the singer recognizes the gravity of the situation and understands that he needs a miracle to win back his partner's love. He acknowledges that he has had bad breaks and made bad mistakes but believes that everyone deserves a second chance. The singer is hopeful that he can still win his partner's love back even though he knows that it will take a miracle. In the final stanza, the singer admits that he failed to express his love for his partner and hopes that she can help him win her back.
Overall, the song is an emotional plea from the singer to win back his partner's love. The lyrics are filled with regret, hope, and a desire to make amends, which make it a relatable and moving song.
Line by Line Meaning
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Intending to express a feeling, perhaps of regret or sympathy.
Maybe I spend too much on my work
Perhaps I have been too focused on my work and have neglected other aspects of my life.
And maybe I left you all alone at home
Perhaps I have been absent from home too often, leaving you to fend for yourself.
I didn't mean to treat you like an orphan
I did not intend to abandon you or neglect you like an orphan.
This time I'll treat you like one of my own
This time, I will treat you with the same care and attention that I would give to my own child.
You're gonna need a miracle
It will take a miraculous event or intervention to bring you back to me.
I know but I want her back
Even though it may be difficult, I still desire to reconcile with you.
It's gonna take a miracle
I am aware that it will require a significant effort to repair our relationship.
Whatever it takes
I am willing to do whatever necessary to win your affection back.
Cause I want you back
My strong desire to be with you again is what motivates me to take action.
You know I've had a lot of bad breaks
You are aware that I have faced numerous setbacks or hardships in life.
But I've been a victim of circumstance
I have been disadvantaged by circumstances outside of my control.
I know I've made a lot of bad mistakes
I am aware that I have made many poor choices or errors in judgment.
But everybody needs a second chance
I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to redeem themselves and make amends.
I never said how much I loved you girl
I regret that I never expressed the depth of my love for you.
I took for granted that you knew
I assumed that you already understood how much I cared for you, without explicitly stating it.
So won't ya help me through it girl
Will you please assist me in repairing our relationship?
Yes I want you back
I am still deeply desirous of reconnecting with you and reigniting our love.
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Paul DeCoster
Why isn’t anyone commenting on this song? It’s pretty dope
Thom CD-ROM
@john m I love DI! I was so honored to meet him last year.
dale cota
you couldnt smoke dope to this song if you tryed just sucks
john m
I always liked this one. I guess there are very few DIATC fans left hanging around on Youtube?
Andrew Shemon
Paul DeCoster this song is straight fire 🔥